James Alexander Thom
Mass Market Paperback | Pages: 608 pages Rating: 4.15 | 595 Users | 40 Reviews
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| Title | : | The Children of First Man |
| Author | : | James Alexander Thom |
| Book Format | : | Mass Market Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Special Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 608 pages |
| Published | : | August 1st 1995 by Fawcett (first published 1994) |
| Categories | : | Historical. Historical Fiction. Fiction |
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With its beautifully written and deeply felt descriptions of the feelings the first white settlers and Native Americans had for each other, THE CHILDREN OF FIRST MAN tells the fascinating story of a European people gradually absorbed into the Amerindian culture until their literacy was lost and their Christian religion submerged in the legend of a Welsh Prince named Madoc, the First Man. Sweeping from the blood-soaked castles of medieval Wales to the landmark expedition of Lewis and Clark, from the hushed beauty of virgin wilderness to Mandan villages of domed earthen lodges, THE CHILDREN OF FIRST MAN is a triumph of the storyteller's art.Specify Books As The Children of First Man
| Original Title: | The Children of First Man |
| ISBN: | 0449149706 (ISBN13: 9780449149706) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 4.15 From 595 Users | 40 ReviewsWrite-Up Appertaining To Books The Children of First Man
Yeah, this one was weird. Thom expands upon the legend of the "Welsh Indians" he touched upon in From Sea to Shining Sea. Legend has it that a 12th century Welsh prince named Madoc sailed to America and started a colony. Eventually they moved and intermarried and adapted until they became the Mandan Indian tribe. Thom was working on a lot more speculation than historical fact on this one, and I think the book suffers for it. Some of the explanations he puts forth for various things areI love J.A. Thom--this book was partially set in the Ohio river valley, including Falls of the Ohio, Louisville, Cahokia, and St. Louis. Fascinating story.
Having lived on the Navajo Reservation for many years, I am always fascinated with learning more about the history of Native Americans. This book is fascinating. It tells the story of early Welsh settlers to America, long before Columbus. Thom presents a compelling argument that these early Welsh settlers can still be found in the language and culture of certain tribes. Fascinating reading.
In The Children of First Man by Ballantine Books, Copyright 1994, James Alexander Thom wrote a compelling tale that presents a theory on who the Mandan Indian's god, Lone Man, was based on a legend that scholars have been divided about for two centuries or more -- the truth behind the legend of Prince Madoc and his lost Welsh colony. In the 1100s, Prince Madoc of Wales, was one of the Kings many sons who would not inherit land or have the chance to become king. He wanted a kingdom of his own and
Novel about the Mandan Indian tribe which legend says incorporated a lost colony of Welshmen from the 12th century. Terrific story. I couldn't put it down. Immediately went to library to look up Plains Indian art and reserve a book on the archaeology of the Mandans.
An astounding history of the Mandan tribe, who are rumoured to be descended from a Welsh prince (Madoc) who apparently sailed the Atlantic with a hundred of his community in 1169-1171 (yes, 300 years before Columbus) in an attempt to found a realm in unchartered territory. In a style similar to Rutherford's London or Sarum, Thom uses artifacts to carry his story of this people through the centuries. While they're disturbing and heart-breaking in turns, each "lengthy short story" of the
Good book. LIke the author. Will have to read it another time, too many other books are more interesting at the moment.
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